Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest Solvolysis

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with methanol, CH₃OH?

• A) methyl chloride
• B) ethyl chloride
• C) 2-chloropropane
• D) tert-butyl chloride

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